Northeast LA. experienced one of the worst ice storms in modern history this past week. Ouachita Parish was hit extremely hard. In fact, over 90% of the storm damage has been here. By Tuesday of last week, 45,000 residents in…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: John K. Haynes, distinguished biologist and sickle-cell researcher born in Monroe, Louisiana
By Garry Blanson In the last five years or so, more and more information that had long been hidden from Black citizens in Monroe, Louisiana, has come to the surface. Among those revelations is how city, state, and federal governments…
Thanks due to hundreds who pitched in to help during ice storm
In the wake of last week’s devastating winter storm, our community has been tested—and has answered with courage, competence, and compassion. As more than 90,000 residents sat in the cold and dark, an army of first responders, city crews, utility…
United Way of Northeast Louisiana launches Family Relief Effort to support working families facing hardship
Monroe, La. — As Northeast Louisiana continues to recover from recent winter weather impacts, United Way of Northeast Louisiana is launching the Family Relief Effort to help working families stabilize after unexpected hardship. In Northeast Louisiana, 56% of households are ALICE or below — ALICE (Asset Limited,…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Northeast LA experienced one of the worst ice storms in modern history this past week. Ouachita Parish was hit extremely hard. In fact, over 90% of the storm damage has been here. By Tuesday of this week,…
Another Chance to Get it Right
By Rusty Potter 2026 is speaking to us. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t make demands. It simply arrives, opens the door, and says, “Here is another chance.” This year is more than a number on the calendar. It is another…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Dr. Gwynn Lance Shamlin, Sr.
By Garry Blanson As of today, there are less than 19 days until…